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king ranch chicken casserole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kathy Joppie
Nashville, MI

This is more like Chicken Enchiladas. Easy to prepare and always a huge hit! Great for a potluck or picnic too.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 45 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For king ranch chicken casserole

  • 12 sm
    corn soft tortillas, torn into small pieces
  • 4 lb
    chicken breast, poached & cut up (reserve 1/2 cup broth)
  • 1 c
    green onion, chopped
  • 2-3 c
    cheese, shredded (i use cojack)
  • SOUP MIXTURE
  • 1 can
    tomatoes with chili's
  • 1 can
    cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can
    cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 2 dash
    tobasco sauce
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth

How To Make king ranch chicken casserole

  • 1
    Poach, not boil the chicken with carrot, onion and celery till done. Cool and cut up.
  • 2
    Combine tomatoes, soups, chili powder, tobasco sauce and reserved chicken broth in small bowl.
  • 3
    In 9x13 dish, layer in order: tortilla pieces, chicken, soup mixture, green onions, cheese. (I usually end up with three layers). Bake @ 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving to let the cheese set up.
  • 4
    NOTE: Adjust heat for your particular taste by either adding more green chili's or using tomatoes without chili's. To save time you could also use a rotisserie chicken from your local deli.

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